Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday that Jesse Jackson owes all Florida residents an apology for calling it an "apartheid state" and the "Selma of our time."

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"Jesse Jackson owes every Floridian an apology for his reckless and divisive comments," Scott said in a statement. "It is unfortunate that he would come to Florida to insult Floridians and divide our state at a time when we are striving for unity and healing. Floridians are a strong, resilient people. We are fortunate to live in a great state where all Floridians enjoy opportunities to get a great job and a world-class education."

Jackson's remarks come after George Zimmerman was acquitted in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Last week, Jackson referred to Florida as an "apartheid state" during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.

Jackson's most recent comments came during Tuesday's sit-in with the Dream Defenders at the state Capitol. He was making reference to the 1965 death of Jimmie Lee Jackson in Selma, Ala., and the subsequent protests that took place.

This isn't the first time Jackson has stirred controversy with his comments. In the 1980s, Jackson apologized for referring to New York City as "Hymietown."

Wednesday marks the 16th day that protesters have gathered outside Scott's Tallahassee office, calling for a change to the state's "stand your ground" law.